Liberty Junior School

7055 Dutchland Blvd
Liberty Township, OH 45044

681 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Liberty Junior School, located on Dutchland Boulevard in Liberty Township, Ohio, is a prominent middle-level educational institution serving the Lakota Local School District. As a junior school, it focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in grades 7 and 8, providing a transitional academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. The school is known for fostering a collaborative learning culture that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Liberty Junior School offers a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build community. The school benefits from its position within the Lakota district, leveraging local resources and a strong community support system to provide modern facilities and technology-integrated instruction. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school aims to prepare its students for future success in the district's high school programs and beyond.

681

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Liberty Junior School
Demographic	Student Count
White	474
Hispanic	50
Black	76
Asian	48
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	2

White
474 (69.6%)
Black
76 (11.2%)
Hispanic
50 (7.3%)
Asian
48 (7.0%)
Two or More
31 (4.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lakota Local
Phone:	(513)777-4420
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	681
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 346

Grade 8 335